Our Tuesday nights are missing a visit from an old friend: The Rookie.

The finale of the seventh season of the widely-loved procedural starring Nathan Fillion was broadcast in May on ABC. So, what can fans expect from Season 8 of The Rookie? Showrunner Alexi Hawley recently shared insights with TVLine regarding Wesley’s (played by Shawn Ashmore) potential run for District Attorney.

Hawley explained to TVLine, “We’re exploring the direction of that storyline. Given Wesley’s background as a defense attorney who is passionate about correcting the injustices within the justice system, it’s a logical step for him. As an assistant DA, his influence is limited, but becoming the DA would allow him to instigate real change. We’re definitely considering this possibility.”

When exactly does The Rookie return with new episodes? Here’s everything we know.

Is The Rookie Airing a New Episode On ABC Tonight (6/17/25)?

Nope. The season finale of The Rookie aired Tuesday, May 13 on ABC.

Tonight’s ABC primetime schedule consists of back-to-back-to-back reruns of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune from 8:00-11:00 p.m. ET.

How Many Episodes Are There of The Rookie Season 7?

The seventh season of The Rookie consists of 18 total episodes.

Will There Be a Season 8 of The Rookie?

Yes! ABC renewed The Rookie for an eighth season back in April 2025. Per Deadline, the upcoming season is expected to consist of 18 episodes.

When Will The Rookie Return?

However, The Rookie will not feature in ABC’s fall schedule for 2025. Similar to the previous season, both The Rookie and Will Trent are being saved for midseason. While an official premiere date hasn’t been set, production for Season 8 of The Rookie has begun, and it’s anticipated to debut in January 2026.

Can I Stream The Rookie On Hulu or Disney+?

You bet! Every episode of The Rookie is streaming on Hulu and Disney+.

If you’re new to Hulu, you can get started with a 30-day free trial on the streamer’s basic (with ads) plan. After the trial period, you’ll pay $9.99/month. If you want to upgrade to Hulu ad-free, it costs $18.99/month.

If you want to stream even more and save a few bucks a month while you’re at it, we recommend subscribing to one of the Disney+ Bundles, all of which include Hulu. These bundles start at $10.99/month for ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu and goes up to $29.99/month for Disney+, Hulu, and Max, all ad-free.